Tax pros warn against following terrible tax tips circulating on TikTok
Beware of taking dubious tax advice from unqualified creators on social media, say experts. Following wrong advice could potentially lead to fines.
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter released on $25k bond after Los Angeles court appearance
Ippei Mizuhara made his first court appearance Friday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles, facing federal charges of bank fraud and was released on $25 thousand bond.
‘Rawlings Experience’ shares immersive experience for baseball fans
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – Rawlings Sporting Goods opened a new local attraction for baseball fans Friday morning. A grand opening was held in Westport Plaza for the Rawlings Experience. The attraction is for fans of all ages. Well-known names in the world of baseball, like Ozzie Smith and Bill DeWitt III, were present at the […]
Flock Food Truck Park returns to Alton with 2 permanent trucks
ALTON, Ill. – A food truck park is returning for their third season this weekend in Alton, IL, and they have some new additions. This year, two new permanent food trucks, Byrdie’s and the Space Shuttle Café, will join the Flock Food Truck Park located in the heart of the town. “This is a great […]
Business owner struck by stray bullet in Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood
ST. LOUIS – A business owner is recovering in the hospital after he was struck by a stray bullet in a shooting nearby Thursday evening. St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident that occurred at the intersection of Vandeventer and Cottage Avenues around 7:40 p.m. “You never know where that bullet is going to […]
Ex-U.S. ambassador who spied for Cuba for decades gets 15 years
The former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia was allegedly recruited by the Cubans in 1973, then went on to rise through the ranks of the State Department.
Greenhouse gas emissions reached record levels in 2023
Greenhouse gas emissions continued increasing in 2023, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. CBS News’ Elaine Quijano breaks down the numbers and what they mean for the climate.
Hidden costs of owning a home are rising
Homeowners are paying around $15,000 per year on top of their mortgage, according to data from Bankrate. Greg McBride, the chief financial analyst for Bankrate, joins CBS News with a look at the rising costs of owning a home.
Child brings loaded gun into St. Louis County school; father charged
MANCHESTER, Mo. – A police investigation is underway after a child brought a loaded gun into a St. Louis County school on Friday. The child’s father now faces a felony charge. Prosecutors have charged Tony Fisher with one count of endangering the welfare of a child (creating a substantial risk) amid the investigation. The investigation […]
Part of Illinois 185 closed for weekend due to mine sinkhole
HILLSBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — A portion of Illinois 185 in Montgomery County is closing for the weekend due to a sinkhole forming in the area. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday afternoon Illinois 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen is closed due to a 50-foot-wide sinkhole in Hillsboro. The sinkhole is in a farmer’s field […]